AT THE CHURCHES Mass at 8 and 10 Sundays
Masses are held at 8 and 10 each Sunday with an evening service at 7 39. Instruction sessions occur every Saturday at 8 o clock.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1914
Page
5
Masses are held at 8 and 10 each Sunday with an evening service at 7 39. Instruction sessions occur every Saturday at 8 o clock.
Francis H. Gerrett pastor leads Bible school at 10 a.m. and preaching with Lord's Supper at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7:45 p.m. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Choir practice Friday 7:30 p.m. Willing Workers meet Thursday afternoons. Cordial welcome to all.
Methodist Church announces Sunday school at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m League services 7 15 p m Thursday prayer 8 p m choir Friday 8 p m Ladies Aid Wednesday 2 p m Official Board meets last Tuesday 8 p m Trinity Lutheran Church lists services August 30 morning sermon Christ Healing Deaf Mute and evening The New Covenant Sunday school 10 a m Book of Books Our Duties to Government and God Matt 22 15 22 Junior girl class honors Miss Ann Radcliffe for study at Columbia College Chicago Ill going for winter term Junior boy class and pastor planned Kreuger's Lake outing but rain postponed.
The Annual Mission Festival will be held Sunday September 13. Reverend W Obermeier of Sterling Colorado will preach at the morning service and Reverend O Jeungel will preach in the afternoon. Congregations from Sterling Higgins and Sidney are invited, as are all others interested.
Christ Church announces H Lascelles as priest in charge with services on Sunday August 30 including Holy Communion at 8 am and 11 am, Sunday school at 10 am, and a 3:30 pm service near Gurley, plus a 5:30 am Holy Communion Monday. Further services listed for September 6 and at Sidney Draw and South Draw school houses.
A note from J H Utesh and family thanks Sidney residents for a large turnout at the Sidney station during U P Train No 18s five minute stop on August 27 1914 The bundle shower of gifts shows Sidneys warm regard as they head to Shipman Illinois The church sociable on the Hornaday lawn raised 270 for the Endeavor Society funds. The letter corrects opening dates for migratory game birds with September 1 as the Missouri season start and October 1 if Wilson signs the embargo repeal.
The Telegraph Popular Voting Contest in Sidney closes its second count on Saturday August 29 at 6 00 pm. The leading gainer will win 10 in gold, the second greatest gainer 5 in gold. New subscribers earn 660 votes, renewals 500, back subscriptions 400. Votes cast determine the final winner with rapid counting to follow the close. Merchants offer 25 vote coupons with each dollar purchase.
A rainy spell keeps threshers idle as Bronson residents plow for fall wheat and plan a September 6 baseball game against the White Sox. John Sauer to brick a granary, Albin Sauer works for A. P. Siebenaler, and a big barn dance at Pat Dalton's on the 29th invites everyone with cake and coffee.
Omaha girl Eleanor Carpenter writes from Lucerne that with four friends they face war shortages and rationing. They can buy only one pound of flour every three days, bread is inferior, and bakers and butchers have gone to war. Mailman will join army tomorrow. his son, fourteen, learned his route. Fellow travelers include Margaret Wright Dorothy Pettis Hermine Hatfield and Valeria Bonnell of Lincoln.
Omaha August 26 1914 Frank G Odell secretary of the American Rural Credits association says 60 percent of Nebraska wheat crop not thrashed but in fields and stacks a sign of prosperity as farmers hold back for better prices while corn condition across the state is improving though Hastings to Minden shows slight harm yet expected good yields
London Aug 27 T Marsden a wireless operator aboard H M S Gloucester writes home about the chase of the German warships Goeben and Breslau. The Gloucester opened fire on Breslau whose first shot fell short. Breslau answered with thirty shots, only two hit. Two Gloucester boats were damaged. After the opening volley the crew stayed steady firing rapidly. One sailor nearly swallowed his chaw of baccy when the first shot fell short. He spat on the next shot for luck and half the Breslau funnel was blown away. The next shot cleared the Breslau quarter deck and disabled its aft gun, after which the sailor smiled.
Seed bed and soil preparation dominate dry farming for winter wheat. Proper fallow or cultivated crops, late June plowing, and immediate packing after plowing yield strongest stands. For spring grains, early double disking, rapid plowing, and immediate rolling or harrowing prevent soil clods and improve emergence.
New York Aug 27 Theo Independent prints a cable from Count Okuma premier of Japan. He offers to convince Americans of Japan's sincerity amid the European and Far East crisis and vows to cooperate with Great Britain to clear waters of enemies threatening Japan's interests and lives. He denies ulterior motives and pledges to keep promises.
Allotment ledgers show the year end totals approved by directors Leslie Neubauer, W F Bassett, and J M Swenson. Meeting minutes note June Woth as the accounting officer with the board certifying the financial statements.
Fall plowing should begin as early as possible to reduce weed seed germination and improve soil nutrients. A 14 inch gang plow at 18 miles per day can plow five acres daily, twenty acres weekly, and about 130 acres monthly, with shocks set over as needed to avoid delays from wet weather. Continuous plowing with rest for horses minimizes downtime and improves overall field efficiency.
A reflection on astronomy and vast distances contrasts with a Scots tale from Cornbill Magazine. The piece recalls the enormity of space, a voyage by rail imagined across 479 million years, and notes light taking 36 years to reach Earth. It closes with a quaint Scottish anecdote about a gardener praising his homeland and a graveyard anecdote about extremis.
Clarinda Iowa on August 27 reports a crowd of around 5 000 at the big fair despite threatening weather. Lincoln Beachey the aviator continues daily exhibitions with his airship.
Nebraska Cheyenne County court sets September 21 1914 at 10 am for hearing Leroy Martins petition to appoint John A Bentley administrator of Thomas J Stiver estate. Notice to interested parties to publish in Sidney Telegraph for three weeks prior to the hearing. Judge Henry E Gapen presiding.
A brief note explains loosening the soil surface a few days before planting helps the land receive moisture and promotes air circulation, essential for plant growth alongside water availability.
Disking the fields intended for spring crepe may delay plowing and seeding a short time but it is well worth while to do his work especially if the season should be dry.
The note advises taking the dairy herd up early in the fall to let the last growth of grass cover protect the roots during winter.
Sand plaster or gypsum is not equal to limestone in correcting the acidity of the soil, but it is better to mix with barnyard manure to improve effect.
The text notes shelter is essential for feeders and highlights errors from inexperienced keepers. It warns that poor shelter leads to wet feet and soggy fleece, hindering growth and gains.
The Sidney page lists government posts and board members including Governor and Lt Governor positions, land office officials, a Sidney fire department head, and legislative, judicial, and school board roles. It notes specific names such as E. D. Worden, F. A. Jack, and Miss Jessica Morgan, with various trustees and local lodge and chapter leaders and meeting details.
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